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The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various boy groups, using big data collected from October 11 to November 11. BTS topped the list for the 66th consecutive […] The post November Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced appeared first on Soompi View the full article

BTS’s Jungkook has made history on the United Kingdom’s Official Albums Chart! On November 10 local time, the United Kingdom’s Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that Jungkook had broken the record for the highest ranking ever achieved by a Korean soloist on its Official Albums Chart. Jungkook’s […] The post BTS’s Jungkook Becomes 1st Korean Soloist Ever To Enter Top 3 Of UK’s Official Albums Chart With “GOLDEN” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2018, the Korea Music Content Industry Association implemented a new certification system for album sales, song downloads, and online streaming. Starting with music released on or after January 1, 2018, Circle Chart now certifies albums platinum once they reach […] The post BTS’s V, RIIZE, And LE SSERAFIM Earn Circle Million Certifications; IU, AKMU, EVNNE, BOYNEXTDOOR, And CRAVITY Go Platinum appeared first on Soompi View the full article

G-Dragon has firmly refuted any suspicions of evidence tampering. Back on October 25, it was reported that G-Dragon had been booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency on drug-related charges. Just two days later, G-Dragon personally released a statement through his legal representative to firmly deny the allegations. On November 6, G-Dragon voluntarily visited the […] The post G-Dragon Announces Strong Legal Action Against False Reports Of Alleged Evidence Tampering Linked To Body Hair Removal appeared first on Soompi View the full article

BTS’s Jungkook has won his 13th music show trophy for his official solo debut single “Seven”! The November 10 broadcast of “Music Bank” featured SHINee’s Taemin’s “Guilty” and BTS’s Jungkook “Seven” as candidates for first place. BTS’s Jungkook ultimately took his 13th win for “Seven” with 9,776 points over 5,914 points for “Guilty.” Congratulations to […] The post Watch: BTS’s Jungkook Takes 13th Win For “Seven” On “Music Bank”; Performances By Stray Kids, aespa, And More appeared first on Soompi View the full article

KBS2’s “The Matchmakers” has unveiled new stills! “The Matchmakers” tells the story of the meeting between the young widower Shim Jung Woo (Rowoon) and young widow Jung Soon Deok (Cho Yi Hyun) as well as the struggle the two go through together to marry off Joseon era’s unmarried women and men who are considered older […] The post Rowoon Sits Face-To-Face With Park Ji Young For Secret Conversation In “The Matchmakers” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

JTBC’s “Strong Girl Namsoon” has shared new stills ahead of the next episode! A spin-off of the hit drama “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon,” JTBC’s “Strong Girl Namsoon” is a comedy about three generations of women born with unbelievable strength as they investigate drug-related crimes occurring around the Gangnam area. Spoilers Previously, Gang Nam Soon […] The post Lee Yoo Mi And Ong Seong Wu Gear Up For Counterattacks Against Byun Woo Seok In “Strong Girl Namsoon” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

JTBC’s “Welcome to Samdalri” has unveiled new stills of the drama’s legendary sisters! Helmed by “When the Camellia Blooms” director Cha Young Hoon, “Welcome to Samdalri” will star Ji Chang Wook as Jo Yong Pil, a man who has faithfully stayed in his hometown on Jeju Island all his life in order to protect its residents. Shin Hye […] The post Shin Hye Sun, Kang Mina, And Shin Dong Mi Are Unstoppable Sisters In “Welcome To Samdalri” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

MBC’s “My Dearest” has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode! Set in the Joseon dynasty, “My Dearest” draws out the heartbreaking love story between a man named Lee Jang Hyun (Namgoong Min) and a woman named Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin). After a five-week hiatus, “My Dearest” made its highly-anticipated return with […] The post Namgoong Min, Kim Yoon Woo, And Park Kang Sub Set Out To Bring Joseon Prisoners Back Home In “My Dearest” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

Stray Kids’ much-anticipated comeback is finally here! On November 10 at 2 p.m. KST, the group released their newest mini album “樂-STAR” (“ROCK-STAR”) along with the music video for the title track. “LALALALA” is an energetic song containing rock elements and a melody with unique vibes. Members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, the trio also […] The post Watch: Stray Kids Energetically Sings “LALALALA” In Epic Comeback MV appeared first on Soompi View the full article

aespa is finally back with new music! On November 10 at 2 p.m. KST, aespa dropped their fourth mini album “Drama” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. “Drama” is a hip hop dance song with an aggressive drum source and sophisticated synth bass sounds. The song features rough […] The post Watch: aespa Exudes Unrivaled Vibes In Powerful Comeback MV For “Drama” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

With an endless rush of fantasy dramas with characters who possess various powers these days, we discuss K-drama superpowers in this edition of Soompi & Viki Staff Talk. Some of our staff members share which superpower or a special ability from a K-drama we would like to have! Check out our picks: Somni: “My Lovely […] The post Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Superpower Would You Like To Have? appeared first on Soompi View the full article

There’s a slight crispness in the air, and as the leaves wear a tinge of vibrant hues, autumn makes its presence felt in many ways. Often called the second spring, it is a time for endings and new beginnings. The scenic autumn foliage, the bald cypress trees, soft sweaters, spiced beverages, and roasted sweet potatoes […] The post 10 K-Dramas To Cozy Up With During Autumn appeared first on Soompi View the full article

tvN’s “Unexpected Business 3” has released an official apology following recent controversy regarding the restaurant’s sanitary condition. “Unexpected Business” is a variety show in which actors Jo In Sung and Cha Tae Hyun run a small supermarket in a quiet countryside town together. The third season of the program follows the actors as they run a store in California. […] The post Production Team Of “Unexpected Business 3” Apologizes For Sanitary Conditions appeared first on Soompi View the full article

SBS’s “The Escape of the Seven” has shared a sneak peek of its upcoming episode! “The Escape of the Seven” follows the story of seven characters involved in the disappearance of a young girl, who was tangled in a complicated web of lies and ambition. “The Escape of the Seven” is the third joint project […] The post Lee Joon Teams Up With Lee Yoo Bi To Make A Counterattack In “The Escape Of The Seven” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

ITZY has officially gone gold in the United States for the very first time! On November 9 local time, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded ITZY’s 2020 hit “WANNABE” an official gold certification for over 500,000 units sold in the United States. “WANNABE” is ITZY’s first song ever to be certified by the […] The post ITZY Earns 1st-Ever U.S. Gold Certification From RIAA For “WANNABE” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

In order to make up for its break this week, “A Good Day to Be a Dog” has shared adorable behind-the-scenes photos of its stars on set! Based on a webtoon, “A Good Day to Be a Dog” is a fantasy romance drama about Han Hae Na (Park Gyu Young), a woman who is cursed […] The post “A Good Day To Be A Dog” Soothes Viewers’ Hiatus Blues With Adorable Behind-The-Scenes Photos appeared first on Soompi View the full article

It’s official: Kang Mina will be appearing in JTBC’s upcoming drama “Welcome to Samdalri!” On November 10, Story J Company officially announced, “Kang Mina has been cast in JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Welcome to Samdalri’ in the role of Jo Hae Dal.” Helmed by “When the Camellia Blooms” director Cha Young Hoon, “Welcome to Samdalri” […] The post Kang Mina Confirmed To Join Ji Chang Wook And Shin Hye Sun In New Drama “Welcome To Samdalri” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

The 33rd Seoul Music Awards has unveiled its MC lineup! On November 10, the organizing committee of Seoul Music Awards announced that singer and actor Lee Seung Gi, GOT7’s BamBam and Youngjae, and Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany will work together as MCs for the 33rd Seoul Music Awards. The 33rd Seoul Artist Awards will be held […] The post Lee Seung Gi, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, And GOT7’s Youngjae And BamBam Confirmed As MCs For 33rd Seoul Music Awards appeared first on Soompi View the full article

Kim Min Kyu will be greeting fans through the small screen soon! On November 10, it was announced that Kim Min Kyu will be starring in tvN’s upcoming weekend drama “Maestra: Strings of Truth.” “Maestra: Strings of Truth” is based off a French work of the same name that depicts the hardships and growth journey […] The post Kim Min Kyu Confirmed To Star In “Maestra: Strings Of Truth” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

SBS has shared a new sneak peek of its upcoming drama “My Demon”! “My Demon” is a fantasy rom-com about the contractual marriage between Do Do Hee, a demon-like chaebol heiress who doesn’t trust anyone (played by Kim Yoo Jung), and Jung Gu Won, an actual demon who unexpectedly loses his powers (played by Song […] The post Watch: Song Kang And Kim Yoo Jung Are Suspected Of Dating Secretly In “My Demon” Teaser appeared first on Soompi View the full article

MBC’s “My Dearest” has shared a suspenseful sneak peek of its upcoming episode! Spoilers On the previous episode of “My Dearest,” Lee Jang Hyun (Namgoong Min) returned to Joseon, where he was reunited with Yoo Gil Chae (Ahn Eun Jin) once again. In an attempt to push him away, Yoo Gil Chae lied that she […] The post Ahn Eun Jin Is Shocked And Covered In Blood In “My Dearest” appeared first on Soompi View the full article

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is back for its 27th edition! The annual event celebrates contemporary Asian cinema from all over the world, and this year’s festival runs from November 8 through 19 in Toronto, Canada. A diverse variety of genres will be showcased at the festival, providing a great selection of productions […] The post Critically-Acclaimed Film “Small Fry” To Be Featured At 27th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival appeared first on Soompi View the full article

SBS’s “The Killing Vote” is winding to a close! On November 9, the drama—which has just one episode left to go—returned from its one-week hiatus on a slight increase in viewership. According to Nielsen Korea, the penultimate episode of “The Killing Vote” scored an average nationwide rating of 3.3 percent ahead of next week’s series […] The post “The Killing Vote” Heads Into Finale On Ratings Rise appeared first on Soompi View the full article

NCT DREAM and JVKE are teaming up for an exciting new remix! On November 10 at midnight KST, NCT DREAM announced that they would be collaborating with American singer-songwriter JVKE on a new remix of “Broken Melodies,” their beloved pre-release track off their recent album “ISTJ.” The JVKE remix of “Broken Melodies” will drop on […] The post NCT DREAM To Collaborate With JVKE On New Remix Of “Broken Melodies” appeared first on Soompi View the full article